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Heatilator • RAVE32-IFT-B, RAVE36-IFT-B, RAVE42-IFT-B Installation Manual • 2619-983 Rev. U • 9/22
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Getting Started
A. Design and Installation Considerations
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion!
Read all instruc
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tions before starting the installation.
Heatilator direct vent gas appliances are designed to op
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erate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of the
building and all exhaust gases expelled to the outside. No
additional outside air source is required.
Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and
national codes and regulations. Consult insurance carrier,
local building inspector, fire officials or authorities having
jurisdiction over restrictions, installation inspection and
permits.
Before installing, determine the following:
• Where the appliance is to be installed.
• The vent system configuration to be used. If Passive
Heat will be installed, consider location of discharge
opening in relation to venting and other construction
materials.
• Gas supply piping requirements.
• Provisions for optional heat management system.
• Electrical wiring requirements.
• Framing and finishing details.
• Whether optional accessories—devices such as a fan,
wall switch, or remote control—are desired.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage. For
assistance or additional information, consult a qualified
service technician, service agency or your dealer.
Figure 2.1 Good Faith Wall Surface Temperatures Above
Appliance
B. Good Faith Wall Surface
NOTICE:
Surface temperatures listed above are taken with
a temperature measuring probe as prescribed by the test
standard used for appliance certification. Temperatures
on walls or mantels taken with an infrared thermometer
may yield increased temperatures of up to 30
°
F (17
°
C) or
more depending on the thermometer settings and material
characteristics being measured. Use appropriate finishing
materials that are able to withstand these conditions. For
additional finishing guidelines, see Section 10.
Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by
qualified personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends
HHT Factory Trained or NFI certified professionals.
If installing a television (TV) above the appliance, see
Section 3 of the appliance Owner’s Manual.
MEASUREMENTS FROM
TOP EDGE OF THE OPENING
6 in.
18 in.
24 in.
30 in.
36 in.
48 in.
TO CEILING
42 in.
12 in.
194°F
APPLIANCE FRONT
FIREPLACE
OPENING
142°F
119°F
110°F
105°F
101°F
98°F
95°F
Figure 2.2 Good Faith Wall Surface Temperatures Above
Appliance with Passive Heat or Smart-Wall
TM
Kit Installed
MEASUREMENTS FROM
TOP EDGE OF THE OPENING
6 in.
18 in.
24 in.
30 in.
36 in.
TO CEILING
12 in.
145°F
APPLIANCE FRONT
FIREPLACE
OPENING
120°F
109°F
104°F
95°F
95°F
OPTIONAL PASSIVE HEAT KIT OR
SMART-WALL
TM
TV KIT INSTALLED